Can you walk to a beach from port in PV?

[marciemi]

My mom & I will be on the Diamond Princess next month. We plan on doing the earliest Canopy tour through the ship, supposed to be back at 1pm. We'd like to grab a quick lunch on the ship, then hit a beach for a few hours before the ship leaves at 6. Is this possible? Which beaches are public? Can you walk to any or do you need a cab? Thanks for any tips/help!

[beachtravel]

There are several hotel resorts next to the pier. We've used their beaches several times and have never had a problem. When you disembark, look to the right of the pier. I don't remember the name of the first resort, but its a pink building (I think). Very friendly staff. Enjoy your day there!

[bzy1]

Along side the cruise ship dock is the Marina De Oro, Playa de Oro and the Golden Crown Paradise. Since they all have done some new changes, I am not sure with them being mainly ALL Inclusive if they offer drink and food for sale for non-guests, so give it a shot. (All beaches are public, but the hotels can limit non-guests from using the hotel grounds and facilities especially if they are All Inclusive.) Just a little further down the is the nh Krystal Hotel which is open to cruise ship passengers with food and/or beverage purchases.

 

Other hotels, such as the Marriott (which is on the other side of the Marina, a very short taxi ride away) allow guests to come and use their beach and facilities with a minimum consumption charge.

[pvpam]

You can easily walk to the Krystal which is very welcoming to the cruise ship passengers. The other hotels nearby won´t let you use their facilities, chairs on the beach, etc without charging an arm and a leg. The Krystal as well, has beautiful pool areas.

[garydm]

Last January, the Krystal was charging $10 pp to use their facility.

[john2003]

It is now $15 for day use but this is a credit against drinks etc. We enjoyed it and it is close to the pier. Maybe 10 mins walk.

[rockcoastmedia]

Try the Marriott

[Freedom55]

My mom & I will be on the Diamond Princess next month. We plan on doing the earliest Canopy tour through the ship, supposed to be back at 1pm. We'd like to grab a quick lunch on the ship, then hit a beach for a few hours before the ship leaves at 6. Is this possible? Which beaches are public? Can you walk to any or do you need a cab? Thanks for any tips/help!

 

Marciemi - I saw your pics of the Aft cabin on the grand. M wife and I are travelling on The star (C752) next march. I would love to be able to ask you about your cabin! Please email me if you get this - (Link is below!)